Road closures due to Tauranga Marathon

Motorists can expect delays and detours around Tauranga this weekend as the 2019 Tauranga Marathon takes place.

The marathon is taking place this Saturday with full road closures and lane closures taking place in Mount Maunganui, the city centre, Papamoa, and Matua.

The premier distance for the marathon is 42.2km with there being 10km and 5km options as well.

A spokesperson for the Tauranga Marathon says the event will be based on The Strand in Downtown Tauranga and is set to take competitors on a beautiful tour of the region.

“The first event will start at 8.45am and the final marathon entrants are expected to finish at 4.10pm.

“To help ensure the safety and enjoyment of all athletes, spectators and other road users, the following road closures will be in place. While we must maintain access for residents, we can only do this when it is deemed safe to do so.

“You may be asked to wait for a short amount of time until there is a safe opportunity. We urge you to plan ahead, take alternative routes if possible and use extra caution when coming out of your driveway.

“We appreciate your patience during this time and will do all we can to reduce any impact on your access.”